Emmerdale's Robron forever! 10 of Robert Sugden and Aaron Livesy's best ever couply moments.
Whether you devote hours of your day to shipping (and giffing) them or just can't see what the fuss is all about (heaven forbid!), there's no denying the impact that Robron have had on Emmerdale over the past year or so.
Robert and Aaron's devoted followers were overjoyed last week when the #RobronReunion finally hit our screens after months of waiting for them to be a proper couple. And with new producer Iain MacLeod championing them all the way, it seems their journey is only just beginning.
Still need some convincing? Or do you just want to enjoy a trip down Robron memory lane? Check out our guide to 10 of their best moments.
1. The first kiss (December 2014)
When Emmerdale first started teasing a possible romantic connection between Robron, it's fair to say we had our doubts. Was superbaddie Robert just conning the troubled mechanic for some evil purpose? Was he even gay? Such was the early interest in the storyline, Digital Spy even had to pushily demand answers on Robert's sexuality from producer Kate Oates at a press event!
Robron was officially born when Kate confirmed to us that the village's hottest new romance would be based on genuine feelings. And any confusion was quickly settled when Robert called Aaron out to a remote country road under false pretences, all just to share a passionate kiss with him. Aaron wasn't complaining. Well, not once the kissing part started.
2. 'Upstairs now' (December 2014)
The early days of Robron after that first kiss were far from plain sailing. Jumping back into the closet, Robert preferred to pretend that the steamy smooch had never happened and went back to his wife Chrissie. Aaron retaliated by feigning an interest in the only other gay in the village - Finn Barton.
Robert wasn't happy. And 'Finron' just didn't sound right. So when Robron argued angrily at The Woolpack and rushed upstairs to take things further, it was a happy ending for all. Well, apart from Finn and Chrissie.
3. When we realised Aaron was falling for Robert (January 2015)
Robron's steamy (well, for 7pm) scenes went down a storm, but would their connection develop into something stronger? Their growing army of fans certainly hoped so. And as time went on, it became clear that Aaron did too.
Sadly, after they got frisky in a barn one afternoon, Robert made it clear to Aaron that things would end between them once he was married to Chrissie. Aaron tried his best to hide his hurt feelings, but he looked even more surly than usual, so his face said it all. He needn't have worried though, as it was a promise Robert was just never going to keep.
4. When we realised Robert was falling for Aaron too (January 2015)
There wasn't long to wait before Robert's blasé attitude towards Aaron started to change. Just a couple of weeks after dismissing the idea of sticking with Aaron long term, Robert let his true feelings slip.
Angry when Aaron looked set to bail on their business plans, Robert told him: "Don't get cold feet - you'll make me think I fell for a quitter". This prompted fans across the land to reach for the rewind button - did he really just say "fell for"? Even Robert couldn't believe what he'd said for a moment. Although he did seem quite proud of himself afterwards...
5. The two "I love you" scenes (February and March 2015)
It all started to turn sour for Robron again in the build-up to Robert's wedding to Chrissie. Then on the day of the ceremony, Aaron met up with Robert in yet another abandoned barn, urging him not to go ahead with the nuptials.
This was the moment that Aaron confessed his love for Robert for the very first time (hurrah!), but since it was immediately followed by the pair's involvement in Katie Sugden's death and the inevitable angst and turmoil that followed (boo!), there wasn't much time to celebrate.
Robert also later told Aaron that he loved him too, but sceptical Aaron wasn't too sure whether Rob was telling the truth or just trying to keep him sweet. Would ruthless Robert Sugden ever lie? Well, probably. Just not about this.
6. When we saw Robron get domestic (April 2015)
Forget the clandestine hotel (and barn) meetings. When everyone at Home Farm except for Robert went away on a very convenient holiday, it gave producers the chance to show Robron in a whole new light - sharing a home together for the first time.
The cosy set-up gave Robert and Aaron a tantalising taste of what life as a proper couple would be like - so much so that Robert couldn't hide his disappointment when Chrissie texted him to remind him that she'd be back the next day. Was this the first sign that the trappings of life at Home Farm weren't enough to keep Robert happy?
7. When their next kiss was so good we nominated it for an award (July 2015)
Here's where it gets a bit awkward. Robert went a bit crazy for a few months last year, even hiring a hitman to deal with Chas and nearly killing Paddy in a grain pit. (As you do in Emmerdale.) But let's not dwell on the negatives: these are supposed to be the highlights!
Despite everything, Aaron and Robert just couldn't stay apart. Following yet another break-up, they ended up reigniting their relationship in the Portakabin at the scrapyard. This scene was even nominated for Best Soap Kiss in our Digital Spy Reader Awards last year, but lost out to an equally passionate smooch between Hollyoaks' Ste and Harry. And no, don't demand a recount – we did count and verify the votes.
8. When Aaron outed Robert (July 2015)
This reunion didn't last for long either. After Robert went mad again by tying Aaron up (no, not like that) and shooting Paddy, Aaron decided he'd had enough. Even though it was a risk, Aaron went ahead and told a devastated Chrissie about his affair with Robert.
Granted, it wasn't a great moment for poor Rob – but in retrospect, it did mark a major turning point in the Robron story. First of all, Danny Miller delivered a perfect mix of anger and tears in the scene. And without it, we'd never have had the number one catchphrase of the whole Robron saga – Chrissie's constant cries of: "You cheated on me with a MAN!"
9. When Aaron told Robert the truth about his past (January 2016)
Robron fans had their patience tested yet again once the truth about the affair was out. When Robert was shot by a mystery culprit and Aaron became a top suspect in the mystery, it was difficult to see how they'd ever get back on track.
But it was in January that the Robron tale took another huge shift, with the heartbreaking revelation that Aaron was sexually abused by his father Gordon as a child. Robert was the first person Aaron chose to confide in over his past trauma – leading to some of the show's most moving performances in years from both Danny and Ryan. For this episode at least, surely everyone was a Robron fan.
10. When Robron finally reunited (April 2016)
When Robert loyally supported Aaron through his fight to see Gordon punished for his evil crimes, it was only a matter of time before they'd reunite. And when Gordon's court case was nearing its conclusion, it was Robert who surprisingly took the lead by laying his heart on the line.
Since good old Rob appeared to have shed most of his evil ways (along with his mop of hair), Aaron was quietly convinced and they shared a kiss. We do love a happy ending. Proving himself as proper boyfriend material, Robert has since got his feet firmly under the table at The Woolpack for some rare Robron domestic scenes - and there was even talk of a trip to Barcelona.
Despite now being on board with the ship, a one-hour #RobronDoBarcelona special was a step too far even for Emmerdale. Thankfully for the show's budget, Liv helpfully came along to throw a spanner in the works and forced Rob to 'postpone' the trip.
What's next for Robron with this unusual family set-up? Well, it's been a day and Robert hasn't tried to kill Liv yet, so we'll call that progress!
By Daniel Kilkelly, Digital Spy
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